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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.30, 371.58 and 164.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.30, 371.58 and 164.42 is: 226.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.30 : 371.58 = 164.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.30/371.58 = 164.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.30x = 371.58 × 164.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.30x = 61,095.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,095.18/269.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.87

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